Quality programs, quality services and quality instruction. That’s what 94 per cent of the graduating class said about College of the Rockies in last year’s student exit survey. They liked the smaller class sizes, friendly professional staff, great student support services, personalized attention and flexible course delivery. Students from all program areas including academic, career technical, vocational and trades programs responded to the survey.
A report by Simon Fraser University indicates that, overall, transfer students are more likely to be successful in their studies than those who enter university directly from secondary school. You can take two years of university studies courses at College of the Rockies then transfer to the university of your choice for two additional years and receive a degree in your field of study.
Or you could take the College’s very own degree: the Bachelor of Business Administration in Sustainable Business Practices. This is a four-year program that integrates social, economic and environmental theories and applications for sustainable business practices in a wide variety of fields. The BBA degree program at COTR is very flexible and can be tailored to an individual student’s career path.
Whatever your career choice, in many cases you can choose from daytime, evening, face-to-face or online courses. Study abroad opportunities and internships are also available through the International Education department.
At COTR we make it easy for you. Our Education Advisors can help you with course selection and your timetable. You can register online, by phone, fax or in person. Our professional, friendly support staff can guide you through to Graduation Day. You can take adult upgrading, prior learning assessments, computerized interest and aptitude tests through Student Services.
COTR has a Financial Aid and Awards Officer on campus to help you with financing your education through awards, scholarships, bursaries or student loans. In addition, the College has an Aboriginal Education Coordinator and a Career and Placement Officer who can assist with on and off-campus student employment opportunities, as well as support services for students with disabilities
Our regional campuses in Kimberley, Invermere, Golden, Fernie and Creston also have faculty and staff available to help you with course selection, university transfer information or online course support.
Contact the campus nearest you for more information on all our programs and services or go to: www.cotr.bc.ca Plan now to start your career at College of the Rockies.
Source : http://www.bclocalnews.com/lifestyles/113845394.html
Tuesday, 18 January 2011
A Call for Reform of Colorado Higher Education Just Now Noak Here
An Open Letter to All Coloradans
Citizens of Colorado can gain advantage for their college age children, and advance the public interest, by calling for higher education reform—without raising taxes for higher education.
1) Are Colorado state colleges and universities 'safe harbors' from the laws of Colorado?
The high incidence of alcohol related arrests, substance abuse and public drunkenness on Colorado state colleges and universities, is a serious problem. Frequent alcohol-related deaths on college campuses and drunken rioting by college students have reached the attention of the general public. Have Colorado state colleges and universities become 'safe harbors' from the law?
2) The Cost of Colorado Higher Education.
Education leaders argue that tuition levels at Colorado community colleges, colleges, and universities are low relative to the true cost of a college education. Yet, there is no published information about the actual costs of operating Colorado state colleges and universities versus the cost of tuition. Release the information to the public!
3) Calls for Greater Expenditures on Higher Education Should Cease!
No state college or university president worth his salt can allow a year to expire without a call for more state subsidies. Because all colleges and universities today operate on a broken 19th century business model, the cost of operating Colorado state colleges and universities will increase not decrease. Drag Colorado higher education into the 21st Century!
4) Should Regents and Trustees Go to School?
It is generally understood that those chosen to regulate government agencies and programs quickly become spokesmen of those entities. In the case of Colorado Regents and Trustees, the only source of information they are given comes from those they are supposed to govern. Coloradans should compel Regents and Trustees of Colorado state universities to go to "school" to study issues concerning higher education governance.
5) If Not Regents and Trustees, Then Who?
If Regents or Trustees cannot, or are unable to, act decisively to impose fundamental reforms (the absence of Core Curriculum is an example) then who might be able to act? Coloradans should call for the Executive Director of CCHE to be authorized to exercise emergency powers under carefully defined conditions.
Noak
6) Academic Tenure and College Governance
Under current policies generally accepted in higher education, Faculty is granted tenure after seven years of teaching, with a decision taken at the conclusion of the sixth year. The Ward Churchill scandal at CU suggests that another look at academic tenure is much needed. Coloradans should examine a two track policy: tenure at substantially lower salary, or non-tenured contracts at higher salaries.
7) Should Colorado be in the Education Business?
What is the purpose of state supported higher education in Colorado? When last did Coloradans engage in a discussion of the purpose of our state colleges and universities? The compelling reason for having state colleges and universities is the need for access to higher education at low cost. Due to increases in tuition costs at Colorado state colleges and universities, however, Colorado’s middle class is driven to state subsidized community colleges. What is "public" about an institution, if annual tuition, room and board costs and fees exceed $20,000.
8 ) A Standardized Core Curriculum
An examination of the "core curriculum" at CU-Boulder, taking just one state institution as an example, symbolizes the problem. Coloradans should call for a standardized Core Curriculum required of every student earning a baccalaureate degree from a state college or university in Colorado. A public discussion should be conducted that asks what disciplines and courses should be required. In a state whose natural beauty is unparalleled, should a course in the state’s geology be required of every college students? What about the history of Colorado and its state government? And, of course, how about the history of the United States, American government and the Constitution? And what about the system of free enterprise and free markets that has enabled the United States to become a global powerhouse? The American Council of Trustees and Alumni has published a report that indicates that in the area of required studies in foreign languages, American history, economics and literature, Colorado public colleges and universities receive failing grades.
9) The Privatization Option
Who's serving whom? At CU undergraduate students service the research Faculty of the University's graduate schools. Shouldn't that relationship be the reverse? Why not spin off the Graduate Division of CU, allow it to be governed by its own governing Board, and operated on income that its various departments generate. The University of Colorado would then focus exclusively on undergraduate education. In Oregon the president of the University of Oregon hascalled for something close to that!
You are cordially invited to comment on this Call for Reform:
Source : http://www.yorktownpatriot.com/article_768.shtml
Citizens of Colorado can gain advantage for their college age children, and advance the public interest, by calling for higher education reform—without raising taxes for higher education.
1) Are Colorado state colleges and universities 'safe harbors' from the laws of Colorado?
The high incidence of alcohol related arrests, substance abuse and public drunkenness on Colorado state colleges and universities, is a serious problem. Frequent alcohol-related deaths on college campuses and drunken rioting by college students have reached the attention of the general public. Have Colorado state colleges and universities become 'safe harbors' from the law?
2) The Cost of Colorado Higher Education.
Education leaders argue that tuition levels at Colorado community colleges, colleges, and universities are low relative to the true cost of a college education. Yet, there is no published information about the actual costs of operating Colorado state colleges and universities versus the cost of tuition. Release the information to the public!
3) Calls for Greater Expenditures on Higher Education Should Cease!
No state college or university president worth his salt can allow a year to expire without a call for more state subsidies. Because all colleges and universities today operate on a broken 19th century business model, the cost of operating Colorado state colleges and universities will increase not decrease. Drag Colorado higher education into the 21st Century!
4) Should Regents and Trustees Go to School?
It is generally understood that those chosen to regulate government agencies and programs quickly become spokesmen of those entities. In the case of Colorado Regents and Trustees, the only source of information they are given comes from those they are supposed to govern. Coloradans should compel Regents and Trustees of Colorado state universities to go to "school" to study issues concerning higher education governance.
5) If Not Regents and Trustees, Then Who?
If Regents or Trustees cannot, or are unable to, act decisively to impose fundamental reforms (the absence of Core Curriculum is an example) then who might be able to act? Coloradans should call for the Executive Director of CCHE to be authorized to exercise emergency powers under carefully defined conditions.
Noak
6) Academic Tenure and College Governance
Under current policies generally accepted in higher education, Faculty is granted tenure after seven years of teaching, with a decision taken at the conclusion of the sixth year. The Ward Churchill scandal at CU suggests that another look at academic tenure is much needed. Coloradans should examine a two track policy: tenure at substantially lower salary, or non-tenured contracts at higher salaries.
7) Should Colorado be in the Education Business?
What is the purpose of state supported higher education in Colorado? When last did Coloradans engage in a discussion of the purpose of our state colleges and universities? The compelling reason for having state colleges and universities is the need for access to higher education at low cost. Due to increases in tuition costs at Colorado state colleges and universities, however, Colorado’s middle class is driven to state subsidized community colleges. What is "public" about an institution, if annual tuition, room and board costs and fees exceed $20,000.
8 ) A Standardized Core Curriculum
An examination of the "core curriculum" at CU-Boulder, taking just one state institution as an example, symbolizes the problem. Coloradans should call for a standardized Core Curriculum required of every student earning a baccalaureate degree from a state college or university in Colorado. A public discussion should be conducted that asks what disciplines and courses should be required. In a state whose natural beauty is unparalleled, should a course in the state’s geology be required of every college students? What about the history of Colorado and its state government? And, of course, how about the history of the United States, American government and the Constitution? And what about the system of free enterprise and free markets that has enabled the United States to become a global powerhouse? The American Council of Trustees and Alumni has published a report that indicates that in the area of required studies in foreign languages, American history, economics and literature, Colorado public colleges and universities receive failing grades.
9) The Privatization Option
Who's serving whom? At CU undergraduate students service the research Faculty of the University's graduate schools. Shouldn't that relationship be the reverse? Why not spin off the Graduate Division of CU, allow it to be governed by its own governing Board, and operated on income that its various departments generate. The University of Colorado would then focus exclusively on undergraduate education. In Oregon the president of the University of Oregon hascalled for something close to that!
You are cordially invited to comment on this Call for Reform:
Source : http://www.yorktownpatriot.com/article_768.shtml
Wednesday, 12 January 2011
South Africa's universities
Although subsidised by the state, South Africa's universities are autonomous, reporting to their own councils rather than the government.
The country's higher education sector was recently restructured, as the previous system and its programmes still reflected the priorities of the old apartheid-based system.
The restructuring also brought in comprehensive universities, a new type of institution designed to cater for the merger of some universities with former "technikons". Comprehensive universities offer a broad range of degrees, diplomas and certificates, and will help widen access to tertiary education in the country.
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http://www.southafrica.info/about/education/universities.htm
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Tuesday, 11 January 2011
U.S. Department of Education Awards
The U.S. Department of Education's Office of Safe and Drug-Free Schools has awarded Shannon County School District in southwest South Dakota a $50,000 Project School Emergency Response to Violence (SERV) grant to assist with ongoing recovery efforts following the suicide deaths of nine students during the 2009-2010 school year.
Project SERV grants provide funding to school districts and institutions of higher education that have experienced a traumatic event and need resources to respond to the aftereffects and re-establish a safe learning environment. The Office of Safe and Drug-Free Schools has awarded more than $27 million to 86 grantees, including Shannon County, since the grants program began in 2001
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Project SERV grants provide funding to school districts and institutions of higher education that have experienced a traumatic event and need resources to respond to the aftereffects and re-establish a safe learning environment. The Office of Safe and Drug-Free Schools has awarded more than $27 million to 86 grantees, including Shannon County, since the grants program began in 2001
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